The government has issued 60-day ultimatums for Tana River residents to surrender illegal firearms and ordered vetting of county rangers due to weapon misuse, following ethnic clashes. The High Court now allows banks to pursue guarantors for unpaid l...The government has issued 60-day ultimatums for Tana River residents to surrender illegal firearms and ordered vetting of county rangers due to weapon misuse, following ethnic clashes. The High Court now allows banks to pursue guarantors for unpaid loans. The Education Ministry reported 100,000 requests for Grade 10 placement changes on day one, reaffirming support for CBE. Mariguini slum residents protest inadequate 30,000 shillings compensation for displacement by affordable housing, as some Mt Kenya leaders demand CS Ruku's dismissal over alleged hate speech and an ODM poll reveals internal divisions.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a nationwide vetting of county rangers due to reports of firearm misuse, alongside a forceful crackdown on illegal weapons in Narok County, following renewed ethnic clashes that have displaced over 1,800 people.

The High Court of Kenya has ruled that banks can pursue guarantors for unpaid loans, even after failed property auctions. This decision came from a case where a bank sought to recover Ksh321 million from directors who guaranteed a hotel's defaulted loan.

The Kenya Ministry of Education received approximately 100,000 requests for Grade 10 placement changes on the first day of a seven-day review window. This high volume of requests highlights parents' and learners' commitment to ensuring school placements align with individual skills, interests, and chosen pathways under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

The Ministry of Education has opened a seven-day review window for Grade 9 learners to verify and adjust their senior school placements ahead of the transition to Grade 10. This period aims to ensure fairness and alignment with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.

The Ministry of Education has detailed curriculum support and learning resources for learners transitioning to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, designed to align education with national development priorities and job market skills. Students will be placed into senior schools based on their CBE pathways.

The Ministry of Education, through the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), has released a comprehensive list of approved curriculum support materials for Grade 10 learners, a significant step in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in senior schools.

Residents of Mariguini slum in Nairobi's South B are protesting the imminent demolition of their homes for an affordable housing project, claiming the Sh30,000 compensation is inadequate. They argue the amount fails to cover resettlement costs and disrupts livelihoods.

Leaders from Mt Kenya, allied with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, are demanding the dismissal of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku. They allege Ruku has engaged in persistent hate speech, calling for President William Ruto's intervention to prevent regional division.

A new TIFA Research survey reveals that Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing significant internal divisions and an uncertain future following the death of its long-serving leader, Raila Odinga. The party, while growing in popularity nationally, is struggling with cohesion and direction, especially concerning its relationship with President William Ruto’s Broad-Based Government.

Public support for Kenya's Broad-Based Government has significantly increased following the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga, despite half of Kenyans remaining concerned about its impact on democratic accountability, according to a new survey.
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